Stromae — - Santг© (official Music Video)

: Gradually, they abandon their responsibilities—leaving behind keyboards, pots, and nets—to lose themselves in a "dreamlike party".

The title "Santé" is a play on words: it literally means "health" in French, but it is also the standard toast used when saying "cheers". Stromae - SantГ© (Official Music Video)

Santé — Stromae French Lyrics, English Translation & Meaning Co-directed by Jaroslav Moravec and Stromae’s brother, Luc

The music video for by Stromae is a tribute to "working-class heroes"—the people who work hard while others celebrate. Co-directed by Jaroslav Moravec and Stromae’s brother, Luc Van Haver, the video tells a story of everyday workers breaking away from their grueling routines to find moments of joy. A Celebration of the Overlooked call center operators in Africa

: The story follows these workers as they encounter "schematic tutorials" (briefly featuring Stromae on screens) that teach them simple dance moves.

: Stromae specifically raises his glass to "the conquerors of the worst work hours," including nurses, pilots, truck drivers, and young parents.

The video features diverse workers across different locations—fishermen in Kyiv, call center operators in Africa, and restaurant staff in the Middle East. These individuals, often invisible to society, are shown in their demanding environments, performing repetitive tasks like scrubbing floors, gutting fish, and managing angry customers.